The FA is to allow uncertainty over who will lead England at this summer’s
European Championship finals to continue until the “back end of the season”
despite confirmation that it has already drawn up a shortlist of potential
candidates.

Alex Horne, the FA general secretary, said that the reason behind the wait is
so that any disruption to the clubs involved can be minimised, although that
will raise fears that the governing body is pandering to the clubs at the
risk of seriously undermining England’s preparations.